Absolutely awful. I will feel free to use it to show people how not to write poetry.

greatstuff 3 years ago from Malaysia

Wow, loves all the photos and poetry..so cheerful and inspiring

ImKarn23 3 years ago

absolutely beautiful sentiment - and lovely flowers to go along with it!

Sadly - there are a few people who are very close to me who have been very ill!

on the bright side - they're ALL doing very well right now - and right now - is all we really have!

i loved every second of this, Lisa - Very comforting and calming!

voting and sharing

how-did-dy-do!

Lisa Luv 3 years ago from Conneticut, USA Author

Deborah Brooks Thank You so much..

Lisa Luv 3 years ago from Conneticut, USA Author

I think

Secondimage must have a religious problem... Oh well.. We shall pray for them.

Lisa Luv 3 years ago from Conneticut, USA Author

greatstuff I am glad it filled you with joy! Thank You..

Lisa Luv 3 years ago from Conneticut, USA Author

ImKarn23 how-did-dy-do! Thank You for visiting and all your kind words... I hope all you know continues to feel and be well...Blessings...

Eiddwen 3 years ago from Wales

Oh so truly beautiful Lisa ;I love this gem.

Lots of love.

Eddy.

Lisa Luv 3 years ago from Conneticut, USA Author

Thank You Eiddwen :)

shofarcall 3 years ago

Lisa, what a delightful hub! With such healing thoughts and prayers to go alongside the beautiful flowers.

Very beautiful. Thank you and God Bless.

Lisa Luv 3 years ago from Conneticut, USA Author

shofarcall Thank You so much for your very kind words...

Secondimage 3 years ago

Secondimage has a problem with cloying, over-sentimental, cliche-ridden bad writing. 'A how-diddy-do?' It's hardly ground-breaking, is it? The idiots that praise this kind of hogwash are only doing it so that the compliments are reciprocated on their own work.

Writing vaguely about 'the Lord' does not exclude it from receiving negative feedback. Seriously, why are you even bothering to spend time writing at all if this is the very best you can do? Most of the 'writers' on here would do themselves a huge favour by reading good poetry, which is sadly lacking here.

Lisa Luv 3 years ago from Conneticut, USA Author

Secondimage~

I think you have to look at the purpose of the writing itself before you are so negatively down on it all.

No it is not the best I can do. Have you bothered to read anything else of mine?

However for the occasion I wrote this ditty, it suits the purpose just fine.

Most people might not have accepted your first comment, but I made an exception in your case to give you a chance to give real constructive criticism. At least you half way did better yourself this time.

Although I do have a problem still with you hiding behind some mysterious false name? Not showing yourself to constructively criticize up front is just some cowardly fool going around raining on other people’s parade!

Show yourself!

I also do resent you being mean and condemning of my very treasured readers! Who are you to judge? Any more remarks about good intended people and I will delete your negative comments for sure!

For your information I write sometimes as I speak and I do believe it to be very special indeed!

Writing purposes are for all different occasions and needs. Perhaps you never heard of “Hallmark”?

As well people write because it is an artistic need in them that they are compelled to express. As there is no bad art works, there are no bad writings, just narrow minded people that don’t get art! Through out history this has proven to be true!

Now as far as mentioning GOD, I am sorry this bothered you. But I do have to be true to myself and express my belief in any form I wish.

Lastly why are you so angry? Are you a scorned writer? Seriously are you depressed and upset with every one and everything? I am speculating this way because again it is cowardly to not show your real self and easy to be hidden and be so mean and negative.

Show yourself I say again, or do not bother writing and I might just delete your comments for being an out right bully!

In case you do not know what a bully is, here is a definition for you.

Somebody who harms or attacks people who are weaker or unable to defend themselves.

Somebody who anonymously harms those who cannot defend themselves.

Oh and your manners or if you were ever taught any will have to wait. Maybe you will rectify yourself with some soul searching and more thoughtful criticism. I am a good forgiver.

I wish you a good evening.

Vellur 3 years ago from Dubai

Great words, beautiful thoughts. Great pictures too. Voted up.

Rolly A Chabot 3 years ago from Alberta Canada

Hi Lisa... what a wonderful thoughtful poem for someone you care about. The pictures are awesome but the message is so special...

Hugs and Blessings

Lisa Luv 3 years ago from Conneticut, USA Author

Vellur & Rolly A Chabot Thank you both for your visit and your kind words. May you both have a HAPPY DAY!

Lisa Luv 3 years ago from Conneticut, USA Author

Bullies and Constructive Criticism

BULLIES!

Recently I have been bullied by someone on my writing. He or she did it anonymously proving a coward. He/she even went so far as criticizing my readers and fellow writers!

Don’t let anyone bully you about your creativity!

You are special and gifted and so are your creations as well!

Constructive criticism is different than being bullied by negative, mean people.

Here is what a bully and a coward is

“Somebody who anonymously harms those who cannot defend themselves”

An aggressive person who intimidates or mistreats people

“Constructive criticism is the process of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one. In collaborative work, this kind of criticism is often a valuable tool in raising and maintaining performance standards.”

Please do not pay credence to bullies. Never give up because of someone’s cowardly unconstructive opinions.

Remember there is no such thing as bad art work and there is no such thing as bad writing

This has been proven through history! Many a famous artists and writers’ works were not accepted in their time.

If you have a drive to express yourself and create than never stop!

Again all creations are special, because you the creator are special and unique!

Why people bully would be a list a mile long, but know for sure it is the bullies issue and not your ability to create great works of art or writings.

Very likely these same bullies are at least unhappy and you can almost bet they have abusive issues in their back ground.

So keep creating and showing off your distinctive wonderful works!

Have a great day!

Lisa

Secondimage 3 years ago

Remember there is no such thing as bad art work and there is no such thing as bad writing

This has been proven through history! Many a famous artists and writers’ works were not accepted in their time.

So, according to this specious statement one can throw any old words at the page and it cannot be considered bad writing. And likewise, if one was to buy a canvas and a few pots of paint whatever was created could only be considered 'good art'?

The problem I have with your 'art' is that there is no insight and nothing new to be gained from your pieces. You mention Hallmark, but the words that are contained in greetings cards can hardly be called poetry and, in any case, your words aren't even up to the standard of Hallmark.

You are right that there are a lot of artists who struggled to be recognised in their own lifetimes, but that was because that what they were producing was so bold and new that it wasn't accepted by the establishment. What you are producing will not be held up as ground-breaking by future generations. For a start your poetry contains so many errors, and the content is so hackneyed and cliche that it makes me nauseous to read on.

'Get well my Darling~

Come back to us~

Be soon back to healthy normal~

With heartfelt prayers and wishes~

You just must!'

Back to healthy normal? I don't think undiscovered genius' would use a phrase that makes no sense.

You just must? Is this the best you could think of?

I am not a bully, but there is so much terrible writing on the internet these days that it needs to be taken to task. Do you think that because other awful writers tell you how wonderful you are that you surely must be an unrecognised genius? Send your work to Faber and Faber for an appraisal and they would say the same thing as I have.

Lisa Luv 3 years ago from Conneticut, USA Author

Secondimage Oh brother! LOL

I believe what you are picking on in backward phrases is my style, and you happen to not like it, and that’s ok. But if that is the case? Than why are you reading it?

Anyway to answer you a bit more I wrote the following.

There are many times I use my poetic license with my words.

I have also all my life been fascinated and on my own studied the English language in many dictions, enunciations, pronunciations, accents, and the list goes on.

I am sorry you do not care for my style, but it will not stop me from doing creative writing.

I will admit not all my poems are good, “Heck sometimes I don’t care for them” but there are some I think are very good.

As far as my dabbling in other types of writing, well I know they certainly are works in progress.

I will tell you I constantly worry about my spelling, and I do have a handicap there.

I do have a very large vocabulary but can not spell worth a darn. I do try to take great care in checking my spelling. However if you do find spelling errors or typos please feel free to let me know. I also in return will let you know if it was intentionally done because of style or poetic license.

Some of my Hubs reflect writings I did as young as twelve years old, and I enjoy the sweet memories they muster.

My favorite poet is Robert Louis Stevenson, especially a “CHILD’S GARDEN of Verses”.

Who is your favorite poet?

I look forward again to your constructive criticism.

Oh and as far as this particular poem is concerned, in my opinion it portrayed what I intended.